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Coastal Wallflower
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Coastal Wallflower

Erysimum capitatum

Honeybees forage on this plant mainly for its plentiful pollen from the mustard family flowers, with supplementary nectar; peak bloom aligns with spring dearth relief in April to July. As a biennial, it does not persist year to year, so successive plantings are needed for ongoing bee support; it prefers dry, well-drained sites and full sun, avoiding overly wet winters.

Nectarmedium
Pollenhigh
BloomApril–July
USDA zones3-7
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeWestern North America
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